Favorite optic such as Burris Fastfire?

Lou_NC

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I have a 617 and 625 that are factory drilled and tapped for bases. I'm thinking of trying an open style of compact red-dot sight like the Burris Fastfire.

What type of sight like this do you use, and do you like it? Would you buy it again?

Thanks,
Lou
 
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I have Trijicon RMR02s on two handguns and I like them a lot. It's the 8MOA "always on" LED version and it automatically adjusts the intensity of the dot based on the amount of light in front of you. They seem very rugged, the function as advertised, and hold a zero. I don't have any experience with the Burris but have read good things about them.
 
I have a Fastfire II, currently mounted on a Ruger Mini-14. It is made well, and very compact, and able to withstand considerable recoil. It has a simple on-off switch and an automatic light sensor. It also turns off automatically if you cover it with a provided hood.

The downside is that it is difficult to adjust. You can get it "on the paper" with a bore sight, but there are no calibrated markings for the final adjustments. It is by trial and error.

The best way to adjust it is with the firearm in a solid vice, centered on the bullseye, then moving the red dot until it covers the point of impact. Like any reflex sight, you can look through it with a telescope without affecting the point of aim. You must loosen both locking screws to adjust either windage or elevation.

Another "con" is that you have to dismount the sight to replace the battery, which is located on the open underside of the device.

The Fastfire III allows you to change the battery from the top, and has level settings in addition to the automatic sensor. It is slightly larger than the model II, and a little more expensive, still in the $200 range.

It wouldn't be hard to modify a standard holster to fit with the Fastfire in place. The 2 MOA dot is more than adequate for hunting at handgun range (less than 80 yards).
 
I have a fast fire 2 on my 627. Works fine so far and I agree with the cons listed above. I wish they made a lower mount.

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I have a fast fire 2 on my 627. Works fine so far and I agree with the cons listed above. I wish they made a lower mount.

Is that a Burris mount? Specific to the Fastfire 2?

I noticed that Burris offers a Picatinny mount option on the Fastfire 3. I was thinking of possibly using that model to attach it to my Weigand base.

Thanks,
Lou
 
The "Fastfire Mount" consists of two 10-32 screws and a set of spacers. The Fastfire II (III?) is available with a Picatinny mount.
 
I have a fastfire 3 on my 845. The battery is replacable on the top and if has "detent " clicks for adjustment. I got the 3moa dot and like it alot.

Tom
 
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Ultradot L/T on a 686 no dash 6" Not knocking the Fastfire, it is an excellent sight. Advantages of the Ultradot is a bigger sight window and replacement of battery without having to remove the sight. Disadvantages is you need a full size rail to mount it on. This setup is far more accurate than I am. It will shoot 2-3 inch groups at 50 yards off a sand bag.

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I have a Fastfire II on my 686+. It's mounted on a quick release American Defense base made for it. They are mounted on a Weaver rail that I had machined to accept the American Defense thick screw and also had a "sight channel" machine in the Weaver to use as an iron sight should I want to remove the Fastfire. It really came out great. My only complaint is the FFII has such a small red dot that I have trouble picking it up quickly at arms length. Also the battery would be a slight chore to change. If I could do it again I'd buy the Fastfire III. Here it is pictured with more of my favorites.
 

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